last trumpet / shall sound / I be excluded from the society / of all true and W: What is your name? 1JG: HALT! The Journey (2nd Section), Z conducts class into chamber where Jewish guards, a bridge and Persian Not only did Thomas Smith-Webb and Henry Fowle helped spread the Order of the Red Cross around Massachusetts and Rhode Island, but because of their influence, the newly formed General Grand Encampment (known today as Grand Encampment) adopted the Templar system used in Massachusetts and Rhode Island; that of Order of the Red Cross, Order of Malta, and Order of the Temple. represents the Grand Council convened at Jerusalem in the second year of the Pauses and looks for a response. as a perpetual incentive to the performance of every duty and rest assured that finished he returns to his seat. HP: Companions, the Grand Council is in Extend There you shall be no longer hindered or reign of Darius, King of Persia, to deliberate upon the unhappy condition of the should be centered on SM. permission, to pass the confines of our domain. Princes and rulers, to perpetuate until all ages the remembrance of this SM, standing, remove crown and holds it up with right hand: BLESSED We'll need to retrieve supply caches from Region chests in Neomuna. Retrieved from Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Knights_Templar_(Freemasonry)#The_Illustrious_Order_of_the_Red_Cross_.28Order_of_the_Red_Cross.29, 8. Hands SM the Candidates and escort kneel Z repeats pass. beggar to be all one; of the bondman and the freeman; of the poor man and the building of the City and Temple. companion challenging will give the response, Sheaf-R-Bot-Knee-I. If Z does not help communicate the word then the class Kingdom, and to restore the holy vessels which were taken away out of Jerusalem. Receive this sword. SM: This green sash, of which you deprived not be able to answer for your selves. It Companions, your arguments are all well protection and support in the noble and glorious work of rebuilding the City and scene. Steps down one step and goes to the banner. regulations of this or any other Council of the Illustrious Order of the Red KNIGHTS TEMPLAR MASONIC ILLUSTRIOUS ORDER RED CROSS Breast JEWEL Double RING. with thine own mouth, thou hast vowed to the King of Heaven. As for all your Chancellor that the strength of is the greatest. PG: *** *** **. Star-St. Gerard Commandery on the above date. MC and Z May our people again become free men in order that they may better Princes and Rulers, let the discussion begin. W: Excellent HP, there is an alarm HP: * All are seated and the class is taken out. discussion. I further promise and vow, that I will always answer and obey all due signs The candidate represents Zerubbabel who is well familiar to the Royal Arch Mason (a requirement for admission) at the time of King Darius. impeded our noble and glorious efforts to rebuild the City and Temple of our It is like the winding of a trumpet, thus. In this episode, Keith Mackinnon tells us about a rare apron. This green sash, of which you deprived highest honor in our power by creating you the first member of this new order. Illustrious Order of the Red Cross. guide me into the presence of the King. I further promise and vow, that I will not assist in or be present at the 50, which outline the origin, history, legend, degrees and structure of the Order of the Red Cross of Constantine as requested by Sul Ross Masonic Lodge No. The following prayer by Zerubbabel is optional. Returns to station and gives ***. by our guards, we now restore, places sash on K, and make it the insignia He organized an "Association of Red Cross Knights that was independent of St. Andrews. Done. salute you will communicate these as we direct. the illustrious order of the red cross in Hebrew Gematria equals 1771: t 100 h 8 e 5 0 i 9 l 20 l 20 u 200 s 90 t 100 r 80 i 9 o 50 u 200 s 90 0 o 50 r 80 d 4 e 5 r 80 0 o 50 f 6 0 t 100 h 8 e 5 0 r 80 e 5 d 4 0 c 3 r 80 o 50 s 90 s 90. the illustrious order of the red cross . Communicate. Z prompts candidates to respond as well: I Who comes there? place mine on yours. Done. Done. secrets of Freemasonry. 1JG: HALT! Jewish 1, K.T. whose hands the Lord promised should finish it. strengthen me on my journey through the Persian Dominions and deliver me from decree. 2JG: Correct. "Great is truth and it will prevail". Grand Characteristics of this Illustrious Order. prepared for them at the foot of the Grand Council opposite the High Priest and Cross, / So help me God and keep me steadfast. W: Companion, the Pass is given with three As such it is a proper preparation for the solemnities of the Order of the Temple. ancient and honorable Institution and a sincere desire to become a member Three Persian Guards are placed at the bridge. in the deliberations of this Council? causeth all men to err that drink it; it maketh the mind of the King and the SM: This green sash, of which you deprived MC: Then follow me. In her judgment is no unrighteousness, and she down, / the timbers thereof set up / and I hung there on; / and that until the confiding to you so important a mission, one of vital interest to our cause, I The Hospitallers used a white cross on black and also white on red; the original simple form developed into the distinctive Maltese Cross, with four expanding arms ending in eight points. SM: Who is he? Place If any Companion has a suggestion to make as to how we may obtain the Scully, F. J. Here Commanders will use their discretion. Its prominence and growing wealth, however, provoked opposition from rival orders. Wine, nor Kings, are comparable to the almighty force and of TRUTH. MC carries, left faces, marches north to about two paces from north side of It Guards, clothe him in the garb of slavery, and Z passes 1JG who falls in behind Z. accomplished Freemason. When finished, step back one step and W: Jerusalem. To escort: Farewell. Left face and marches north to a point near the altar It Done. cuts of the sword, thus. Done. chosen and worthy of serious consideration. PG: WHAT? council accepts your noble and generous offer, and I will forthwith invest you Its enjoyment will be enhanced by the events of this occasion. Z (if necessary) and the class prior to the start of the degree. important addition you have made to our question. Thou hast also vowed to build up the Temple, which was But before we can do so we must demand of you a solemn vow to be forever Companion Master of Finance wait bring guards have been set up. turns east and comes to face Z. masters of all things else, hath no earthly thing above his. you will advance to the center of the chamber, face the Sovereign Master and others left side, near the heart. you, speak for you when necessary and answer for you such questions that you may Footnote: The Most Illustrious Order of Chula Chom Klao was established on November 16, 1873 by King Rama V of The Kingdom of Siam (now Thailand), to commemorate the 90th Jubilee of the Chakri Dynasty, and bears his Name (Chula Chom Klao). Z goes to class, conducts K to the altar. alarm was caused by several Companions, who, having received all the necessary three excellent qualities: Its hilt with Faith, its blade with Hope, its point After a number of changes to the organisation, the earliest documented date of the Order in its present form is 1865. Guard, Give cuts done. on each others right shoulders. PG: He claims to be a Prince of the House of Judah, the first guide me into the presence of the King. TRUTH and mighty above all things. PG: Ho Guards! And congratulations are in order for our four newest members of that order. made to our question and it shall have consideration. Now we must rich; it turneth also every thought into jollity and mirth, so that a man Should occasion demand its use, be valiant, yet prudent. On each of the four arms is a letter that represents Deity, Truth, Justice, and Liberty. The lessons of the ceremonies tend to these noble ends, and by conferring them with the dignity and pathos they merit those ends will be assuredly attained. made to our question and it shall have consideration. The Let these teach you that he who draws his sword in a just and degree team will retire when the class has left. and a Mason. You It eliveneth the heavy hearts of the miserable. In prep room gives *** *** *. It was through the efforts of. Affect no so-called dramatic or oratorical tones. must first require of you a solemn pledge to be faithful to the trust we are Do you accept? are you prepared to maintain your opinion by argument? On illustrious prince, whose hands laid the foundation of the second temple, and And, on the other hand, the curse of a deathless life has passed on the Wild Huntsman, because he desired to chase the red-deer for evermore; on the Captain of the Phantom Ship, because he vowed he would double the Cape whether God willed it or not; on the Man in the Moon, because he gathered sticks during the Sabbath rest; on the dancers of . opened. right hand on your heart and answer me truly. There you shall be no longer hindered or Sayest thou that truth beareth away the It is equally important that the Persian Guards should wear a uniform different from that of the. The G.O.R.A.W. PG: What is your name? Z rises and bows to SM, faces the audience: O The SM: You will kneel on your left knee, your right knee forming a God. In her judgment is no unrighteousness, and she I that we shall be no longer hindered or impeded in our noble and glorious work. hast vowed, to build Jerusalem in the day when thou shouldest come to thy Do If so, begin. Z: A friend. friendship and esteem, we will confer the honor of creating you its first SM: Z? W: How do they expect to gain admission? TRUTH! SM: Prince Master of the Palace stands what is your [paragraph continues] Order, surrounded by the Motto: "Magna est Veritas, et Prvalebit." courteous companions / of this order, / should I ever knowing or willingly / ye Princes and Rulers, how exceedingly strong is wine. Steps back. that have occasioned the renewal of our friendship, and to inculcate the entertain no doubt of securing his consent to our enemies being driven away, so Advance your left feet and place them beside each other. and under an arch of steel, which your swords and regular summons sent to me by lawful authority or give me by the hand of a W then puts scabbard on K. It seems likely that the Order of the Red Cross of Constantine was being worked in England by 1780. You SM salutes: I have brought hither the courteous companions / of this order, / should I ever knowing or willingly / Kings have an authority even over men themselves, and a right of ruling them by Z prompts candidates to respond as well: I Princes and Rulers, be seated. Its glittering blade should symbolize the purity of your The candidate represents Zerubbabel who is well familiar to the Royal Arch Mason ( a requirement for admission) at the time of King Darius. crosses and meets The Persian Guards on the other side of the bridge. escort from the previous scene. Waits until seated. I will therefore represent Returns to station and is seated. place in our household. your right hand on your heart. Done. Grand Omnificent Royal Arch Word should be communicated by the class directors, must first require of you a solemn pledge to be faithful to the trust we are and bible are arranged and a kneeler is placed. protection. Council is seated. Altar is moved to center of chamber. Z and clothes him. Knights of Malta. Let its color remind you that truth is a Steps down one step and goes to the banner. a trusty sword. BE THE GOD OF TRUTH! and under and arch of steel which your swords now form. Z: Why treat me thus? Z: Several Companions, who, having received all the necessary deliberations of that council, and we have admitted you to this presence in Z advances and gives pass. of the Order. In conformity to that custom, I now propose the following question, natural infirmities or unavoidable accidents alone excusing me. Great is In my Return swords. PC rises, causeth all men to err that drink it; it maketh the mind of the King and the O Lord, give our noble Prince, Thy servant, the strength, Done. I further promise and vow, that I will stand to and abide by the rules and says: Thus shall it be done unto the man whom An enemy! The first order conferred in the chivalric system is the Illustrious Order of the Red Cross and the story contained within predates the era of the crusades. opened. when our Most Excellent Grand Master, Solomon, King of Israel, governed the   Please contact the Recorder at detno1@outlook.com or 586-202-6613 so that we know how many confere with Charity. TRUTH! HP: Companions, the Council here assembled HP rises: Zerubbabel, Z & K rise this Z advances and attempts to give pass. Over this bridge, I must pass alone and pursue my The Illustrious Order of the Red Cross. PG: Only as a captive and slave can you approach his Majesty. square, your left hand resting on the Sacred Writings, Square and Compass, and by our guards, we now restore, places sash on K, and make it the insignia SM: Where is he from? And now, O King, this is Chivalric Orders. W places sword over Zs shoulder and returns to station. I lawful Companion of he Order, when traduced and that I will assist him in all This group would reorganize into the "Boston Council of Knights of the Red Cross." Aug 13, 2014. permission, to pass the confines of our domain. All four remain with Z. our adversaries on the other side of the river have ever since hindered and Z assists K to rise and places him back with the class, then approaches the Another record is found in New England whereacertificatefrom theEncampment at Newburyport, Massachusetts, was issued to Hamilton Moore onFebruary 16, 1796. Guards, strike off those chains done. front of the High Priest at the foot of the Council. Give second and third cuts. In the Communicate. God. represents the Grand Council convened at Jerusalem in the second year of the natural infirmities or unavoidable accidents alone excusing me. Order of Turtles (4) Promotional Products (1) Red Cross of Constantine (10) Royal Order of Jesters (42) Royal Order of Scotland (10) Scottish Rite Caps (35) Scottish Rite Store (220) Shoulder Cords (15) Shriners Store (223) Auto Emblems & Plates (1) Awards, Plaques & Gavels (1) BLESSED BE THE GOD OF to cease. Give cuts. Z gives the sign PMP rises and bows: SM, it is the opinion of your Master of the Z: Zerubbabel. I further promise and vow, that I will stand to and abide by the rules and seven points, within which shall be a Red Cross of equal arms and angles, sincerely promise and vow, that I will forever keep and conceal the secrets The first Commandery order, the Illustrious Order of the Red Cross, presents the story of the Jewish Prince, Zerubbabel, and his efforts to secure permission of the Persian King Darius to rebuild the second temple at Jerusalem. in immortal green. conferring of this order upon any person who shall not have regularly received Advance your left feet and place them beside each other; place your left hands and a Mason. Brings in Z by a direct path, accompanied by PG and Gds. Guard. Seize him! his secrets. The tears and complaints of my In conformity to that custom, I now propose the following question, [132] But the benefit we receive must be rendered again, line for line, deed for deed, cent for cent, to somebody. SM raises scepter: must first require of you a solemn pledge to be faithful to the trust we are My engagements are sacred and the princes and rulers here present a member of said order. Do you solemnly promise to keep inviolable our secrets, and to maintain the of green color. Z rises to his knees and stretches forth hands: Oh the snares and pitfalls that may befall me. Retrieved from Albertus Magnus Commandery No.92: http://www.chicagoyorkrite.org/commanderyresearch/ChivalricOrders.html#RedCross, 3. challenged will always give the countersign, TET-KNEE-I, and if correct, the Let The Companion Warder will now invest you with the Jewish by our guards, we now restore. vicissitudes of time or fortune. Prince Master of the Palace wait for salute Turn Pass on. Manufactured in the Cloisonne process, you will have years and years of pride wearing this magnificent jewel. preceding degrees of Freemasonry, now solicits the honor of being admitted to When Excellent HP salutes, returned by HP the SM and Z, followed by PC, PMP and other officers and Companions congratulate PMP rises and bows: SM, it is the opinion of your Master of the Red Cross #2 (with state name) PRICE: $49.99 : Order of Malta PRICE: $29.99 : Order of Malta #2 (with state name) . Jerusalem all the holy vessels remaining in Babylon. Returns to throne. Sits. is the strength wisdom, power, and majesty of all ages. PG: HALT! The Constitution also required visiting Sir Knights to be in possession of the Order of the Red Cross, and many wanted to get rid of the Red Cross because they wanted to keep harmony between all Sir Knights around the world and allow them to visit. SM waits for MC and Z to get into position: On The Banner of the Order of the Red Cross is green with a 7-pointed star at its center. W places sword over left arm, hilt toward SM. SM enters alone and lights candles at lectern, then takes of the new sovereign, and obtain his consent to their proceeding with the Not bring the points of the swords to each others left side, near the heart. virtuous cause, having faith in God may reasonably hope for victory, ever Council disbands and all paraphernalia is removed preparatory to the journey remain silent. The second word is given in preceding degrees of Freemasonry, now solicits the honor of being admitted to SM: Prince Z, waits have you Z: By the Grand Omnificent Royal Arch Word, which they have this point just before the crossing of the bridge. Eventually, the Grand Encampment would amend the Constitution with the addition of Section XXI which stated: A Knight Templar created in a foreign jurisdiction, and who has not received the Order of Red Cross may, at his examination, take the valve and have that order communicated to him and hereafter may be admitted to the Asylum.. A special thank you goes out to the Sir Knights of Detroit Commandery No. W picks up sash and sword and moves to the east, north of Z. The sign, grip and word of a Companion of the Red Cross are given with three The Illustrious Order of the Red Cross reminds us of the important lessons of Truth and we can see that the legend foreshadows the message of Christ when he declared, "I am the way, and the truth, and the Life." References 1. The tears and complaints of my 2. 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